Too often, creators focus on profit instead of the value they provide their audience. But this is the first step toward building a successful business: making sure your products actually work and proving it! My returning guest, Mark Wills, is a perfect example of applying a serve-first mindset to entrepreneurship. He and his business partner…
When your business is optimized, you hit a button and money happens. But, many entrepreneurs make mistakes that stop them from reaching that level. I’m no different, and it really hurt when today’s guest made me realize that. I just had Matt Giovanisci on the show in episode 595 to tell us all about his…
If your business doesn’t bring in enough cash, you can’t help your clients, employees… or anyone. So how do you reverse engineer a big economic objective and build a profitable company around it? I’m very excited because joining me today is none other than Donald Miller, bestselling author of Building a StoryBrand [Amazon affiliate link].…
Your network is your net worth. That is to say, who you choose to surround yourself with can either support your growth or deplete your energy. When was the last time you received a warm lead or referral from your network? And when was the last time you extended an opportunity to a friend? This…
Without building a community around your brand, you’ll be left behind. That’s the flag I’m planting in the ground, the line I’m drawing in the sand. But for your business, what exactly is the role and value of bringing people together? Today, I’m exploring this topic with Chris Miles and Danielle Hollembaek from Money Ripples.…
Budgeting is a scary word for a lot of people. We’re so used to instant gratification now that putting off the lifestyle we want feels like an impossible task. But this kind of spending leads many into debt. So what steps can set us up for true financial freedom? Today’s guest, Jamila Souffrant of Journey…
I’m a big proponent of building in public. Having your audience along for the ride as you create digital products to serve them is an incredible tool that increases engagement and connection. But is it wise to use this same strategy for physical products? With knockoffs being a massive concern, is it safe to use…
It might surprise you that the highest-earning online communities are actually very small. Almost all of them have fewer than three hundred members. Many of them have fewer than one hundred members! In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to build a thriving digital community. And who better to give us a…